Wine thread

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

And you didn't tell us why?

 

[Bazal]

The f**kup only applied to the ACT sadly...

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Booooo.......

 

[_Johnsy]

Out of curiosity only I tried some of the Aldi Bordeaux. A mate picked up 2 bottles. I had minimal expectations, however I was surprised, bordering on shock. For a $10 bottle, outstanding. Not a world beater in any sense of the word, pleasant & easy to drink. Value for the price IMO. Anyone else had a crack ?

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

I will now. Have to drive to Canterbury though.

 

[Bazal]

St Hallett Rosedale 2008 shiraz....holy shit, I wish id bought a dozen. Black as the night, mulberry and blackberry and chocolate and coffee. Ridiculous value! On to a De Bortoli GUlf Station Shiraz Viognier...

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Good quaffer at the moment, Kingston Estate Petit Verdot.

 

[Drew-Sta]

I'm new to this thing, but really enjoying it at the moment. Started work for a wine company lately, so had a good chance to sample some stuff of theirs and try to grow my 'appreciation' a little more.

A couple I've been making my way through lately:

Zeppelin Big Bertha - 2009 Barossa Valley Shiraz. Really good drop, exceptional price (about $17) and some fantastic flavour's in what is a smooth red.
Barwang Regional Shiraz - 2007 Tumbarumba Shiraz. Quite a strong flavour yet smooth and maintains a good taste whether with or without food.
Brand's Laira Blockers - 2010 Coonawarra Cab Sauv. Really good drop, fantastic to have with food though. Really opens it up.
Jacob's Creek Reserve - 2004 Shiraz. Quite good, very sedate though. Was nice but expected a little more.

A couple I'm looking forward to enjoying:

Last Horizon Pinot Noir - 2011
Brand's Laira Stentifords - 2008
Brand's Laira One Seven One - 2009
Jamelle's Syrah
Partisan Black Label Grenache

 

[Bazal]

Mr Riggs Piebald Syrah 2010...pretty f**king good. Not a syrah, in fact I'd be shocked if it didn't still have a smattering of viognier, but still very nice.

 

[Bazal]

Got a bottle of 2006 Torbreck The Factor for Christmas...very happy man.

For tonight...deciding between a 2008 Frederic Magnien Gevrey-Chambertin and a 2009 Paradise IV Chaumont...

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

I've got to work out what I'm going to have for New Years.

For tonight, port is the choice I think.

 

[Bazal]

Went with the Gevrey. High acid like most 2008 Burgundy, but very tasty. Loads of cherry and stalky tannins, leather and truffle. Bit young but very nice

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Tyrrells Tawny. Thank god this was a gift, for a few extra bucks get Grant Burge.

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Sweet tooth screaming at me again, as is my very thin wallet. So I picked up a bottle of Buller Malmsey. Growing on me, a lot of brandied raisin notes. Not bad for a $9 bottle.

Still prefer Tokay/Topaque though.

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Gentlemen and ladies, your thoughts. My red wine for NYE 2012/NYD 2013 - Mitolo Serpico Cab Sauv, 2004. Reviews suggest this is either the youngest to drink or in the peak of its prime.

 

[Bazal]

Should be drinking fine, I would think...probably the first couple of years of it's best drinking, which I prefer as opposed to the back end of the window....It was a pretty warm vintage in 2004 IIRC which should make it approachable earlier anyway

 

[_Johnsy]

Gentlemen and ladies, your thoughts. My red wine for NYE 2012/NYD 2013 - Mitolo Serpico Cab Sauv, 2004. Reviews suggest this is either the youngest to drink or in the peak of its prime.

I have had that wine before, not sure of the year though. The night is a bit fogy, however I clearly remembering enjoying every single drop.

I am considering cracking a bottle the beautiful bride got me for my bday a few ears ago.

Eileen hardy Shiraz 2004. Really looking forward to it. I have never tried it, or any vintage of this wine.

Have a thoroughly enjoyable & safe New Years everyone. :alcho:

 

[Bazal]

That Eileen Hardy is a ripper....and 2004 was a good vintage.

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

I concur with Baz, that is a cracker wine from a cracker vintage Johnsy.

And I've changed my mind for tomorrow. The Mitolo survives for another year, in its place a 2003 Knappstein Enterprise Cab Sauv.

 

[_Johnsy]

Cheers boys.

It will be cracked. The only thing stopping me is if a few "friends" turn up early. Really want to enjoy it with Mrs Johns & her olds. However one mate is a notorious tight ass. Always brings cheap wines (which is fine) but then expects me to crack a bottle of the ones I am saving for a more appropriate occasion.

if I do I'll let you know.

I did get a bottle of Kendall Jackson Zinfadel, from a co-worker for xmas. Wasn't too sure what to expect as it's considered a dry red, however really nice wine. Raspberry, plum with subtle spices. I didn't consider it dry at all.